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We all face seasonal changes. The passing years take us on journeys of change―whether we want it or not. In Courage for the Unknown Season, Jan Silvious acts as a wise guide for those who find themselves in new seasons of life, offering perspective and practical insights to encourage the soul and offer hope.

Anyone facing an unexpected change in life or relationship will be drawn to this book as a guide for walking through the shifting seasons. They can make it through this time with courage, strength, and yes, even joy!

“Life is too long to keep doing the things we need to stop and too short to miss the things we want to begin.”

Scripture references and study questions make this a useful small-group resource.

Editorial Reviews

Review

We live in a culture that seems to be in denial about getting older. As boomers inch toward retirement years, we tend to think of seniors as “them” and not “us.” In Courage for the Unknown Season, Jan Silvious, in her trusted voice, puts getting older into beautiful perspective. Whatever season you’re in, Jan’s words of wisdom will help you embrace every moment as a gift from God. (Babbie Mason, AWARD-winning SINGER/songwriter, speaker, and author)

Jan’s refreshing tell-the-truth style―as a speaker, writer, and friend―instantly drew me to her. Jan goes straight where the pancake hits the griddle. She’s not afraid of the heat in life, whether it shows up as aging, grief, or a scorching heartbreak. Her well-researched material will feed your soul and help equip you for the season you’re in. It has for me. This is a knapsack book to accompany us on the journey. Thanks, Jan. (Patsy Clairmont, Speaker and author of You Are More Than You Know)

Jan Silvious has a steady perspective on life! She is open and real and can relate. This new book gives us a big dose of practical wisdom for trusting God today and in the ­future―and even for laughing at the future. Jan encourages us to squeeze out life’s joys to make a difference for ourselves and others we love. (Debbie Petersen, Missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ for 34 years)

Biography

Jan Silvious is an author and speaker with a passion for offering hope and encouragement to those who are stuck in their life circumstances. She speaks at conferences and seminars both nationally and internationally. Jan was on staff at Precept Ministries for over a decade and co-hosted a live call-in radio program with Kay Arthur for five years. She leads women’s seminars for Moody Bible Institute’s conference ministry and is also a regular pre-conference speaker for Women of Faith. Jan has been married to her husband, Charlie, for thirty-five years. They make their home in Chattanooga, Tennessee..